A person having a permanent domicile within the City of Vineland
and which has not been adopted with the intention of again taking
up or claiming a previous residence acquired outside the City of Vineland's
boundaries.

Whether the relationship among those persons living in the residence
is closer than those with whom the individual lives elsewhere. If
an individual claims a residence of a parent, relative or friend because
of marital separation, a court order or other evidence of separation
may be requested.

Whether the residence recorded on a driver's license, motor
vehicle registration or voter registration card and other documents
is the same as the claimed legal residence. Post office box numbers
shall not be acceptable.

Preference in hiring shall be given to prospective officers
and employees who are bona fide residents of the City of Vineland.
When hiring is based upon merit as determined by suitable hiring tests
or other objective criteria, a resident shall be given preference
over a nonresident when, in the discretion of the appointing authority
or designee, all other measurable criteria are equal. The preference
granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce or affect
the preference granted pursuant to any other provision of law.